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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,149.20, 1,194,899.75 and 370,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,149.20, 1,194,899.75 and 370,336.80 is: 555,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,149.20 : 1,194,899.75 = 370,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,149.20/1,194,899.75 = 370,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,149.20x = 1,194,899.75 × 370,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,149.20x = 442,515,349,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,515,349,735.80/797,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,122.37

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